Fiordland: Helicopter Ride, Hike & Boat Trip

Imagine experiencing Fiordland from the air, land, and water – an adventure that awaits you in the heart of the New Zealand Alps. This unique excursion allows you to fly in a helicopter, hike through Luxmore Hut, and sail across Lake Te Anau.

Description

We'll meet up at the helicopter base on Lakefront Drive in Te Anau, ready to embark on a journey through Fiordland National Park by air, land, and water. Our adventure begins as we board a helicopter and ascend to the highest regions of the Fiordland Mountains. For 25 minutes, you'll have views of Lake Te Anau, the Hidden Lakes of New Zealand, and the peaks of the Main Divide. Our flight path will also take us over the Kepler Mountains.

Upon landing at Luxmore Hut, you'll have the option to choose from two hiking routes:

Luxmore Hut Trek (2.5 to 3 hours): This scenic hike winds through a beech forest and descends through the Fiordland Mountains along a meandering trail, concluding at Brod Bay, nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau.

Luxmore Hut and Luxmore Summit Trek (5 to 6 hours): This extended hike navigates through the beech forest and ventures closer to the Luxmore Summit viewpoint, offering views of New Zealand's South Island. The excursion concludes on the shores of Lake Te Anau.

Boat Return: After completing either hiking route, a brief 10-minute boat ride will transport us back to our starting point, concluding this remarkable excursion.